Dear Anne,
Thanks for your kind comment.I feel honored that you like my story.
I will answer your question here:
I'm very interested in history, especially Chinese history and Jewish history. So it is much easier for me to write about Jewish than any other culture besides Chinese. (I'm learning Hebrew also <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">) I found out from books and web sites that the Jewish community was founded in China around Tang-Sung Dynasty era and they gave a lot of influence in Chinese culture also. The Jewish has a very similar culture with the Chinese to a certain degree, that's why the can assimilate with the native Chinese easily. In some of historical research journal I read, some scholars now believed that the Yutai people in China (at that time they were only concentrated in Kaifeng) not only became merchants but some of them also became officers in Tang-Sung dynasty. Some scholars even believed that Judge Bao (Pao Ching Thien) was probably a Yutai (Jewish) or if not, his religion was Jewish, since his house was decorated with Star of David symbols. So..that's the background why I choose the Jewish character in this wuxia storyAlso you seem to have an extensive knowledge of Jewish culture I'm interested in how you've come to think of using Jewish culture? Also you've done a great job of integrating it into the Wuxia theme.
Keep up the great work!
I thought about giving the star names also. But honestly I just think that currently there's no actress (IMHO) that can be Li Ching. The one who is suitable to be Li Ching is Brigitte Lin Ching Sia, since she has a beauty and character in her face (also she looks smart). but unfortunately she's not young anymore <IMG SRC="smilies/bawling.gif" border="0"> Probably the one who should play as Li Ching doesn't have to be as cute as Vicky Chao,but she has to be....arogant in her face, show smartness and has a strong character shown on her face.However, if you give Li Ching and Levi star names eg. Li Ching can be Vicki Zhao and Levi can be that guy who gets together with Zhang ZiYi from 'Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon'. Or you can star him as Alec Su.
For Levi, actually last time I already post some names (on this web site also) that I think is suitable to become Levi... they are Aki Avni, Oded Fehr or Sammy Hori (they are all famous Jewish actor) or Raul Gonzales...but he's not an actor (he's a football player, but I think his face and his body shape is very suitable for Levi).
Just think about George Clooney to be Levi ..ha..ha
For Wen Hai Lung, the Chinese hero, I think that young Leslie Cheung is very suitable to be Hai Lung. Alec Su is handsome ..but he's too cute and innocent. I like Jimmy Lin. I think that Jimmy Lin is suitable for Hai Lung <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0"> as he's very similar with Leslie Cheung when he was young.
I've put my story in winglin also....at www.winglin/fanfic/andrea7974 <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">
Thanks for your comment.I really appreciate your comment and input <IMG SRC="smilies/bow.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/bow.gif" border="0">
PS: I also like Joseph (in the bible) who has a strong integrity and loyalty. His character is both shown by Levi and Hai Lung <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">